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Build professional skills that fit your career goals with a BS in Business
The Capella BS in Business is a flexible, online business degree program designed to help you gain knowledge of the practical application of business fundamentals. Program specializations provide focus on the field youâve chosen for your career.
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BS in Business program overview
This program emphasizes both the fundamental knowledge you need to succeed in business and the practical skills you need to put that knowledge to work. It provides the opportunity to develop a professional, specialized skill set that can help prepare you to make an impact in todayâs competitive business environment.
The BS in Business program core courses help you build a foundation of knowledge and strengthen your skills in key areas of business. Coursework for your chosen specialization focuses on specific professional expertise as you advance toward your final project.
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide assurance that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability. See all our accreditations and recognitions.
The FlexPath option for the project management specializations is not accredited by PMI-GAC.
Applicants to the BS in Business program must provide the following information for admission:
- Admission application â no application fee required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Transcript of any reported GED
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
- You must be at least 24 years old. This requirement may be waived for:
- Military applicants and veterans
- Applicants with 24 or more quarter credits of prior college or university coursework (transferable college coursework and/or credentials that map to preapprovedCredit for Prior Learningopportunities may be considered toward the 24-credit minimum equivalency total)
- Applicants who do not have any credits eligible for transfer must successfully complete a university-approved reading and writing assessment; by evaluating your skills prior to your first course, Capella can more effectively provide resources to prepare you for a successful learning experience
- Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option will be evaluated for admission with a holistic review; FlexPath applicants with a GPA of less than 2.8 (recommended minimum) may be required to submit additional documents for review; contact an enrollment counselor to learn more about the FlexPath admission requirements
SAT and ACT are not required for admission.
International and FlexPath applicants will be subject to additional admission requirements.
View full admission requirements for each specialization: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Project Management
The total cost of your BS in Business program will depend on your learning format and specialization, scholarships and finances, transfer credits, academic performance and other factors.
Find detailed tuition information and cost scenarios for each specialization:Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Project Management
Choosing a BS in Business specialization
Every professional journey is different. Your chosen specialization can help you leverage your unique passions and interests to build advanced expertise for a career in business.*
- Learning outcomes
- Career exploration
Accounting
- Establish appropriate accounting systems and strategies for businesses and organizations
- Organize and interpret financial information
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Business Administration
- Create organizational value
- Use appropriate financial models and principles
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Finance
- Employ effective technological strategies for financial decision-making
- Implement ethical and legal standards and guidelines in finance
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Health Care Management
- Understand the day-to-day functions within a health organization or department
- Guide others toward achieving organizational mission, goals and objectives
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Human Resource Management
- Contribute strategically and collaboratively to the mission, vision and values of the business
- Implement ethics as an integral practice of the business
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Management and Leadership
- Build a sustainable advantage through the management of human capital
- Use information and technology to productively achieve organizational goals
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Marketing
- Execute an effective integrated marketing communications program
- Strategically plan for domestic and global markets
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Project Management
- Integrate and coordinate the interdependencies between professional accepted processes and knowledge areas
- Define and control the scope activities of a project
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Accounting
- Employment settings to explore include banks, financial services and tax preparation services
- Research job titles such as financial analyst, accounts payable clerk and audit manager
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Business Administration
- Employment settings to explore include financial services, insurance agencies and manufacturing organizations
- Research job titles such as business analyst, financial analyst and account manager
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Finance
- Employment settings to explore include corporations, real estate agencies and nonprofit organizations
- Research job titles such as financial analyst, accountant and data analyst
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Health Care Management
- Employment settings to explore include hospitals, nursing care facilities and health insurance companies
- Research job titles such as business analyst, practice manager and health administrator
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Human Resource Management
- Employment settings to explore include hospitals, government and manufacturing organizations
- Research job titles such as human resources specialist, talent acquisition manager and recruiter
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Management and Leadership
- Employment settings to explore include hospitals, manufacturing organizations and consulting firms
- Research job titles such as office manager, account manager and store manager
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Marketing
- Employment settings to explore include retail, corporate and nonprofit organizations
- Research job titles such as marketing/sales coordinator, account manager and communications specialist
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Project Management
- Employment settings to explore include corporate, government and technology companies
- Research job titles such as project manager, project coordinator and program manager
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*Capella cannot guarantee any specific job, promotion, salary increase or other career outcomes. You will need to conduct your own research to understand what opportunities may be available to you. Note that some career paths may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications or other designations along with a degree.
Which is better for a BS in Business, FlexPath or GuidedPath?
The FlexPath learning format is available for select specializations. Your lifestyle and learning preferences will factor into choosing a path for your bachelorâs degree in business. FlexPath gives you the freedom to set your own deadlines and complete coursework at your own pace. GuidedPath offers a more structured approach with a fixed weekly schedule.
- Complete your assessments at your own pace
- Engage one-on-one with faculty to receive feedback
- Get support from coaches when you need it
- Pay one tuition fee per 12-week billing session; books, supplies and other fees apply
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- Complete weekly assignments with preset deadlines
- Participate in weekly discussion posts with your classmates and faculty
- Connect with academic coaches to keep you on track
- Payfor what you take, price varies by courseload or quarter
Learn more about GuidedPath
FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelorâs in business in 14 months and under $13,000.*
*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Why choose the BS in Business at Capella University?
Relevant education
Our competency-based approach is designed to deliver marketable skills that you can apply immediately in your work.
Earn credit for your knowledge
You may be able to earn credits through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) if you demonstrate mastery of business competencies.* You may also be eligible to earn credit for past coursework and prior learning. Learn more »
Gen ed courses included
Capella students have a great way to complete gen ed requirements with access to ACE® Credit-recommended courses from our affiliate, Sophia Learning. Explore low-cost options »
Reduce your tuition by $15,000
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $15K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund select bachelorâs degrees. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details. Apply now »
*All transfer and CPL credit must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.
âIt took me 35 years, but I did it through FlexPath. I'm so excited for what the future holds for me, my business and all my community endeavors.â
Gloria TaylorBS in Business, FlexPath graduate
Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in promotional materials
